There doesn't seem to be a piece of exercise equipment that is as versatile and beneficial for various goals and jobs as a sled. As coaches, we often speak about picking the right tool for the right job. The sled is similar to a swiss army knife and can be used for several different positions and be appropriate and the...

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There’s a misconception in the fitness community about resistance bands. Not everyone sees them as the challenging, valuable, and versatile tools that they are. Some might view them as “booty builders” and nothing more. But, resistance band exercises are great for muscle activation, dynamic warm-ups, and building full-body strength. And a whole lot more. In this article, we’ll share the...

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Drafted here for the newly-interested Coach who may have inherited a hockey team of interested players, this list is bound to increment the skillset of defense and forwards alike. Another major objective is to build the 'Injury-Resistant Athlete'. Cross-training with other enjoyable sports is recommended, but beyond the scope of this agenda list for the hockey player. The order of...

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Eight months ago the National Women’s Hockey League was forced to cancel its season and the future was uncertain if there would be a near return to the ice. But there was hope and an ultimate goal. Find a way to play, safely. The NWHL announced its plan to roll out a tournament-style two-week condensed season in Lake Placid, N....

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As if the trophy case couldn't get bigger, Breanna Stewart adds another accomplishment to what is arguably one of the best professional women's sports careers ever. Stewart was named one of five Sports Illustrated's 2020 Sportsperson of the year. Two-time WNBA champion, WNBA MVP and ROY, four-time NCAA champion, and three-time college player of the year are just a few...

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Functional Training is a hot topic these days. “You need to be performing exercises that are functional.” You might have heard or read this statement but not fully understand what it entails. Functional exercises are classified as exercises that are training the body to perform daily life activities. While I fully agree with this thought process, many forget the foundational...

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Selecting appropriate footwear for athletic and recreational activities can be difficult due to the array of options we have available today. Couple that with contradictory research or claims made by shoe versus barefoot and “minimalist shoe” advocates, and it is easy to see why so much confusion exists. Do shoes help or hinder our performance and health? Are some shoes...

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Climbing the Rope is an essential movement skill to have. It's a true testament of overall physical fitness and condition. Learning it requires some time and physical readiness. This article will give you useful training tips on how to utilize the rope as a training tool in your home or gym workouts. If your goal is to climb the rope,...

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So you just got offered a scholarship to attend your dream university and could not be more excited. You can't wait to show up on campus, ready to show the coaches that you are prepared to be a starter now! You roll up on campus for your first training camp feeling confident. You step on to the field/ice/court for your...

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The US food industry has been adding FDA approved synthetic chemical dyes to our food supply since 1963. These dyes include known and suspected carcinogens and other substances that have been found to cause medical issues like attention and anxiety disorders* in children. Laboratory-designed artificial chemical compounds do no more than improve the visual acceptability of processed edible material. The...

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